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A point charge q1=1.0μC is held stationary at the origin. Asecond point charge q2=+2.0μC moves from the point (1.0 m, 0, 0) to (2.0 m, 0, 0). How much work is done by the electric force on q2?

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Solution

work done = change in PE
PE 1 = 14πϵq1q21
PE 2 = 14πϵq1q22
work done = 14πϵq1q2(1112)=9mJ

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